Weddingbee Blog

Time for the big reveal. I’ve kept my dress a secret until now, but here we go- let’s just get on with it.

I went to 3 bridal stores before finding, “the one” as my mom likes to call it. The first store was too expensive (but Jenny Lee I loved the way you fit!). The second had nothing I loved. And the third… was Marry Me Bridal in Orange. I went there determined I wasn’t going to find anything, and I ended up buying the very first one I picked out.

Mr. Espresso I don’t think you’re reading, but if you are, STOP now.

Here I am at my first fitting last Saturday.

My gown is from Mikaella Bridal. I love the pearl color and the low v back.

And although I’m not very girly, I love the bow and detailing on the front. Originally there was a brooch in the center of the bow, but I think it looks better without it.

Here’s a better look at the front.

And here I am poking and pulling at the pins… I’m sure my seamstress wouldn’t appreciate seeing this picture.

My dress is nothing like I imagined it would be. But it’s fancy enough that I Love it for our wedding, and simple enough that it still feels like me.

Did you go with something different than you were expecting as well?